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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801.46, 2,485.97 and 1,015.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801.46, 2,485.97 and 1,015.51 is: 1,401.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801.46 : 2,485.97 = 1,015.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801.46/2,485.97 = 1,015.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801.46x = 2,485.97 × 1,015.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801.46x = 2,524,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,530.28/1,801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.38

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